A Short History About Kirk’s Suede Life Leather Coats
The history of some clothing can be most fascinating.
This is what I learned about the history of Kirk’s Suede Life, the maker and label on this vintage leather coat that I just sold:
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A Brief History of the Muny – St. Louis Municipal Theater Association History (as written in 1943)
These pages from the 1943 St. Louis Municipal Opera program include the Municipal Opera Productions Directory (from 1919-1942), and a brief history and facts about the Muny Association.
Advertisements and back pages from Edwardian magazine The Modern Priscilla July 1913
Here are the final pages of the July 1913 issue of The Modern Priscilla. It wraps up and concludes the fashion and cooking articles, as well as shorter articles, including the Priscilla Juniors section and article about Summer Food for Children. These last pages are also chock full of ads for interesting things
How one woman made a success at dress making and Summer Recipes
Early 1900s Summer Fashion Illustrations
These fashion illustrations show what women wore in 1913, and what was in style. Apparently, embroideries were the rule, and placed where there was the smallest excuse for them. This illustration shows three fashionable early 1900s women and a little girl. On the right side is an advertisement for a Venus adjustable dress form. The text includes detailed descriptions and how to order the dress patterns to make the fashions the models illustrated are wearing.
Ideas for a Church Sale, Crochet Accessories for the Summer Toilette, and Hostess Ideas
Edwardian Fashion Photos from 1913 and an Ivory Soap Advertisement
Isn’t this Ivory Soap ad a classic? “Yes, it will wash if you use Ivory Soap and a little care… Ivory Soap 99.44% pure”.
Following that advertisement is a page of photographs illustrating and describing fashionable embroidered frocks for the summer season. I made a few scans, to make sure that I got all the wording and details!
1930s Sewing notions, fabrics, laces, silks, and the last page of the Chicago Mail Order Company 1935 Catalog (summer)
1930s women’s suit and coat styles
SOLD! Vintage 1950s/60s black lace cocktail wiggle hourglass sheath dress – must see!
This is a VERY classic, sexy sleeveless summer 1950s/60s little black cocktail dress made out of polyester or acetate with lace over the skirt. It's totally hour glass, and fastens in the back with hooks and eyes and a metal zipper. Go to your next "MadMen" party in...
1935 Hat Fashions, Womens Hat Advertisements
1930s shirts and hats for men, blouses for women, and outfits for boys and girls
1930s Stockings Advertisements: Silk stockings, Rayon Stockings, Chiffon Stockings & More
1935 Boys and Mens Fashions – hats, suits, shirts, pants…
1935 ads for medicines, cosmetics, douches, sanitary napkins… etc.
How to Measure for Clothing – from the Summer 1935 Chicago Mail Order Catalog
1935 Summer Dress Fashions
1935 Wool Bathing Suits, Women’s Sportswear, and Mens’ Underwear…
1935 Shoe fashions for women, men, and children
Summer 1935 Mail Order Catalog – Cover & Womens Shoe Fashions
